Billtrust reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(402 total reviews)
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Grant Halloran

70% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Billtrust has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 402 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Billtrust employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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402 reviews
1.0
Feb 7, 2024
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Pros

The individual contributors on the Marketing team, specifically product marketing and marketing ops, are nothing short of fantastic. There are some really incredible Directors as well that did their best to support the team and help them feel heard.

Cons

I recently had the unfortunate experience of working in Marketing at Billtrust, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts on what turned out to be a highly disappointing and disheartening professional endeavor. First and foremost, the lack of direction from the executive leadership team was glaringly apparent. There was a notable absence of strategic vision and a failure to provide clear guidance for the Marketing department. This lack of leadership left the team floundering, unable to align efforts with broader company goals. The absence of a cohesive strategy trickled down, affecting everything from product launches to market positioning. The hostile environment created by the Product Marketing VP only compounded the challenges. Instead of fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, the VP seemed more inclined towards fostering a culture of hostility and mistrust. Communication breakdowns were frequent, and constructive feedback was a rare commodity. The leadership's unwillingness to address this toxic behavior left many team members feeling demoralized and undervalued. One of the most significant drawbacks of my time at Billtrust was the evident culture of siloing employees. The company seemed more interested in segregating teams than encouraging cross-functional collaboration. This not only hindered the flow of information but also stifled creativity and innovation. It was disheartening to witness a workplace culture that prioritized internal competition over collective success. In conclusion, the combination of a flawed ELT, a hostile Product Marketing VP, and a culture that isolates its employees make Billtrust's Marketing role a regrettable choice for any aspiring professional. I would caution anyone considering a position at Billtrust to thoroughly evaluate the work environment and carefully weigh the potential impact on their career and well-being.

1.0
May 31, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Do not believe the recent positive reviews, ask for proof

Cons

Leadership is unstable. Each reset arrives with a fresh promise of "big changes" and a coherent strategy that never materialises. What turns up instead is a reshuffled account list with no go-to-market plan, no marketing engine, and no demand generation behind it. Account executives are managed like BDRs, and quota attainment across the team is very low (5% or less). You are expected to self-source nearly all of your own pipeline, hit a high daily volume of calls and emails, and chase a "meaningful connects" target whose definition keeps changing. The guidance whipsaws between "more volume" and "be more personalised" and back again within weeks, with no consistent strategy underneath. Inbound is scarce, and the few leads that arrive are often unqualifiable. Micromanagement is relentless. Expect several mandatory forecast and call-review meetings every week, with feedback that fixates on trivial details rather than real coaching. Front-line management is the core problem. My manager had limited relevant experience, led by making demands rather than coaching, openly questioned my seniority, and expected results while providing nothing to achieve them with. Escalating above him changed nothing: in my entire time I never once spoke with anyone in the C-suite, which tells you plainly where leadership's attention sits. People who feel that unsupported leave, and several newer hires did within months. Selling is hard for reasons outside your control. The platform was assembled through acquisitions and shows clear gaps on larger, more complex deals. Implementation is heavy and far more expensive than the alternatives, and capabilities are routinely oversold to prospects. Real earning upside is rare. Do not believe what the recruiters tell you.

1.0
Apr 23, 2023

Fake it till you make it

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I can’t think of any.

Cons

Worse management ever. This company it’s just a big bubble full of contraddictions. They never manage to become profitable because of poor management but still pretend to be a great business. I never felt, not even for a second, that someone is willing to listen to you. The “Talent” part of the businees is probably the worse not understanding people, markets outside the US (this is a common thing with Product as well). I never felt that anyone knew what they were doing or where the company was going. Worse part: an absolute lack of communication top-down

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